New York, N.Y. — Actor Glen Powell made a memorable return to “Saturday Night Live,” marked by a heartfelt moment involving a special audience member. During his opening monologue, Powell reminisced about a long-awaited opportunity that had initially slipped away from him due to the pandemic.

Powell recounted that he was set to host “SNL” four years ago to coincide with the release of “Top Gun: Maverick.” The day he received the hosting offer was a celebratory occasion for his family, which included an unexpected encounter with a UPS driver making a delivery. The excitement was captured in a selfie that Powell shared with viewers.

Tragically, the release of “Top Gun” was delayed, causing the show to retract its invitation. Powell humorously recalled a conversation with Lorne Michaels, the creator of “SNL,” who told him that without the movie’s debut, he would be largely unknown.

For Powell, the intervening years were tinged with regret; he lamented that the UPS driver believed he had been misleading him all this time. So when he finally got the chance to host “SNL” again, he and his family decided it was time to set the record straight.

“My sisters are relentless,” Powell joked. “They tracked down the UPS driver, whose name is Mitch, and found his cell number.” To prove he wasn’t fabricating his story, Powell flew Mitch to New York, where the driver initially thought he was the target of a prank.

In a heartwarming turn of events, Powell invited Mitch onstage, where they documented the reunion with another selfie. This gesture brought closure to a unique chapter in Powell’s life.

Reflecting on the journey, Powell remarked, “I had to wait my entire life, plus four years to be here. If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the best moments often take time, and no one knows that quite like UPS.”

This episode served as a reminder of the unexpected connections that can form through shared experiences, even in the midst of life’s unpredictable turns.